2023 Spring Sire Directory

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SELECT SIRES DESIGNATIONS

Throughout this directory, you will find icons designating traits and/ or industry sectors where a sire offers significant improvement. Listed below are the descriptions for these new icons. Use these icons to help find and utilize the sires that best fit your needs and goals.

COWMAKER

The Cowmaker logo designates sires expected to make the next generation of daughters to retain in your herd. This designation is a combination of maternal EPDs and reports from the field.

FERTILITY VERIFIED

Using conception data along with quality control evaluations, beef sires designated as Fertility Verified have been field tested and achieved Select Sires’ industry-leading quality standards.

PROOF POSITIVE

Sires that are .85 or higher accuracy for Birth Weight EPD.

CALVING EASE

These sires are your go-to for your heifers.

The Calving Ease logo identifies sires that rank high for Calving Ease Direct and/or have been successfully used in the field on virgin heifers.

CARCASS

The Carcass logo designates sires that will add carcass value and quality. These sires rank high for marbling, ribeye area and $B.

CAB TARGETING THE BRAND

Identifies sires that will help you target CAB standards.

Limitations and Conditions of Sale: gender SELECTED semen shall be used only for the single insemination of one female bovine during natural ovulation with the intent to produce a single offspring unless specifically approved on an individual customer basis by Sexing Technologies in writing. As a condition of purchasing gender SELECTED semen, the purchaser agrees that gender SELECTED semen will not be reverse sorted or re-sorted unless specifically permitted, in advance, on a case-bycase basis by Select Sires in writing. Select Sires intends to monitor the use of the gender SELECTED semen and vigorously enforce these restrictions on use. Please see http://www.selectsires.com/designations/genderselected.html for additional details.

SHOWCASE

Sires earn the Showcase™ designation through outstanding show results or from a show-winning pedigree. Turn to this designation to produce your next show winner or to improve the overall phenotype of your herd.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Expect Performance Leaders sires to deliver cattle that are leaders for adding growth. These sires will rank among the best in their respective breeds for WW, YW, and ADG.

PAP

These sires are designed to perform at high altitudes and rank high for PAP EPD or by having great individual PAP data.

This icon identifies sires with sex-sorted female semen available. All gender SELECTED semen is processed using Ultraplus technology.

Look for the gender SELECTED 4M icon to identify sires with sex-sorted female semen available in 4 million sperm doses. All gender SELECTED semen is processed using Ultraplus technology.

This icon identifies sires with sex-sorted male semen available. All gender SELECTED semen is processed using Ultraplus technology.

44 BUY BACK PROGRAM

This represents a sire with progeny qualifying for the 44 Farms Prime Pursuits and Angus Strong buy back programs. Using these sires will make your calf crop eligible to participate in 44 supply chain opportunities.

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TOP TEN ANGUS

Calving Ease Direct EPD

7AN525 COMPOUND 18

7AN718 NORTHBOUND 17

7AN701 DIFFERENCE 16

7AN617 ENDEAVOR 16

7AN683 SAFE & SOUND 16

14AN686 PATENT 15

7AN669 NORTH STAR 15

14AN534 RUSSELL 15

14AN553 COWBOY LOGIC 15

7AN749 FIREPROOF 15

Breed Average 6

Docility

EPD

7AN758 APEX 37

14AN497 NEW ADDITION 36

7AN544 MAIN STREET 33

7AN736 BRUNSWICK 32

7AN531 ENTICE 31

7AN697 COUNTY ROAD 31

2AN604 TOP CUT 29

7AN623 GUARANTEE 29

Birth Weight EPD

7AN525 COMPOUND -3.0

7AN718 NORTHBOUND -2.8

14AN534 RUSSELL -2.5

7AN684 GUARD RAIL -2.4

7AN600 WOLVERINE -2.3

7AN617 ENDEAVOR -2.2

7AN432 BANKROLL -2.1

7AN683 SAFE & SOUND -1.8

7AN758 APEX -1.7

14AN686 PATENT -1.6

Breed Average 1.2

Claw EPD

7AN753 GRAND CANYON .23

7AN688 JUSTICE .24

7AN735 GIBSON .24 7AN466 RAINFALL .34 7AN550 KNOW HOW .34 7AN531 ENTICE .36

7AN600 WOLVERINE .37

Weaning Weight EPD

7AN699 YELLOWSTONE 103

7AN579 TEAMWORK 98

7AN510 PEYTON 95

7AN738 RIVAL 94

7AN607 STAGECOACH 93

7AN528 GROWTH FUND 91

7AN594 REGIMENT 90

7AN695 NETWORK 90

7AN625 COUNTY LINE 89

7AN737 STATESMAN 89

Breed Average 59

Angle EPD

7AN669 NORTH STAR .25

7AN691 STEP UP .26

7AN550 KNOW HOW .29

7AN688 JUSTICE .34 7AN737 STATESMAN .34

7AN757 SALUDA .36

7AN698 IRON HORSE .35

Yearling

Weight

EPD

7AN699 YELLOWSTONE 186

7AN579 TEAMWORK 172

7AN594 REGIMENT 170

7AN528 GROWTH FUND 169

7AN510 PEYTON 168

7AN737 STATESMAN 168

7AN695 NETWORK 167

7AN738 RIVAL 163

7AN625 COUNTY LINE 158

7AN723 GOOD NEWS 157 Breed Average 105

Heifer Pregnancy EPD

7AN684 GUARD RAIL 20.6

14AN686 PATENT 19.5

7AN743 CRAFTSMAN 19.4

7AN757 SALUDA 19.2

2AN604 TOP CUT 18.1

14AN497 NEW ADDITION 17.4

7AN737 STATESMAN 17.0

7AN701 DIFFERENCE 29 14AN534 RUSSELL 28 Breed Average 17

7AN718 NORTHBOUND .37 7AN738 RIVAL .37 7AN757 SALUDA .37 Breed Average .50

7AN735 GIBSON .35 7AN699 YELLOWSTONE .35 7AN723 GOOD NEWS .35 Breed Average .49

7AN701 DIFFERENCE 16.5

7AN723 GOOD NEWS 16.5 14AN534 RUSSELL 16.4 Breed Average 11.4 Calving

Marbling EPD

7AN759 FIREPROOF 2.29 7AN629 TRANSCENDENT 2.23 7AN700 HERO 1.74 7AN580 HOME TOWN 1.71 7AN642 VERACIOUS 1.70 2AN604 TOP CUT 1.69

7AN689 INCENTIVE 1.64

7AN542 COMBUSTION 1.61 7AN703 BELIEVER 1.59 7AN392 MOMENTUM 1.56

Breed Average .53

Ribeye EPD

7AN642 VERACIOUS 1.42

7AN758 APEX 1.40

7AN560 QUANTUM 1.31

7AN610 FINAL DECISION 1.28

7AN624 DUAL THREAT 1.24

7AN695 NETWORK 1.22

7AN735 GIBSON 1.21

7AN594 REGIMENT 1.19

7AN689 INCENTIVE 1.17

7AN698 IRON HORSE 1.16 Breed Average .56

$Maternal EPD

7AN743 CRAFTSMAN 112

7AN697 COUNTY ROAD 110

2AN604 TOP CUT 107

7AN684

No. 2 in the Angus breed for registrations, GROWTH FUND is leaving his mark as a legendary sire adding performance, profit and customer satisfaction across all segments of the beef industry.

GROWTH FUND offers consistent quality that breeders demand in terms of phenotype and genetic merit from most any pedigree combination.

Study the details of his proven EPD profile. He hits the marks with progeny proof to back it up.

GROWTH FUND’s daughters are making tremendous young cows with beautiful level udders and small teats with excellent placement.

GROWTH FUND is easy to use, easy to like and easy to sell. Increase your assets, invest in GROWTH FUND.

One of the great things about CRAFTSMAN is the mating flexibility he provides. His impressive phenotype, robust EPD profile, and “here-I-am” presence offer exciting opportunities to cross on many different females.

Gabe Connealy, Connealy Angus

CRAFTSMAN is the single most talked about sire to sell in 2022! He was highly sought after by the most astute cattlemen commanding a record setting $500,000.

An early Resilient son offering elite predictions for both $M and $C while excelling for traits like WW, YW, DOC, CLAW, ANGLE, HP, MARB and REA.

CRAFTSMAN offers stunning presence with added length of spine, correctness of lines, extra mass and volume with excellent structural integrity.

His individual performance records are unmatched with ratios of 120 for WW, 119 for YW, 154 for IMF and 107 for REA.

RIVAL was a standout from day one here at Benoit Angus with not only an exceptional look but was equally impressive in every facet of his data collection. He was born black as the ace of spades, and was slick-haired at grass time in May. His dam, Lady Plus 8180, is one of our best and is one of six full sisters we have in our herd. They are all beautiful cows and performing above average. We flushed 8180 this past spring, so she became the sixth consecutive donor in her cow family for us. We used RIVAL heavily in our herd in the 2022 breeding season and are excited to see his first calves.

Doug Benoit, Benoit Angus

Photo Reversed

STATESMAN is one of the most talked about new sires in the Angus breed.

He has a fresh pedigree for Select Sires with exceptional mating flexibility. He will complement 7AN528 GROWTH FUND and 7AN580 HOME TOWN females from both a phenotype and EPD perspective.

STATESMAN is the sire of choice if you like elite index values, big spread and high phenotype.

He checks all the boxes by offering breed leading HP, Marbling and excellent foot scores.

STATESMAN is one of the most unique sires we’ve come across in years. For us, and many breeders out there, he is a fresh outcross pedigree that has several generations of proven predictability in his bloodlines. Calving ease, breedleading growth, phenomenal foot EPDs, negative PAP, tremendous carcass traits and maternal tilt that you rarely find with these kind of traits. Couple that with the unreal structure and cool look he gives you and you have an individual that fits every breeder in the industry. He’s the sire we have searched for to use on the PLAYBOOK, BLUEPRINT, GROWTH FUND and WALL STREET daughters in our program.

Jonathan Perry, Deer Valley Farm

BRIGADE is a great choice to add muscle and performance in an attractive package. He ranks in the top 5% for $C and top 10% or better for BW, YW, RADG, CEM, MILK, CW, $W and $B.

Anchored by the maternal strength of his pedigree, BRIGADE combines Isabel Y69 and GAR EXT 614 in the same pedigree.

For customers wanting the “right kind” of cattle, look no further!

WOLVERINE has skyrocketed up the sales charts to No. 5 in 2022 only to be topped by the four top Angus Registration sires, 7AN580 HOME TOWN, 7AN528 GROWTH FUND, 14AN502 TAHOE and 7AN466 RAINFALL!

is everything commercial cattlemen ask for in a calving ease sire. His calves come easy, grow, are attractive and offer exceptional foot quality.

WOLVERINE is backed by a beautiful Prosecutor daughter that is admired by all who visit Talkington Angus which backs up his top 1% ranking for $M.

is a go-to heifer sire ranking among the best for CLAW, ANGLE, PAP and HS. From Talkington Angus, ND

STAGECOACH is a truly unique sire with a super combination of phenotype, performance and maternal strength.

He has elite maternal value, ranking near the top of the breed for Hair Shedding (HS), $M, $W and does this with modest Calving Ease and breed-leading growth.

Excellent for phenotype, STAGECOACH, is a moderate-framed sire with lots of muscle and extra rib shape.

His progeny are very attractive and ratioing well for BW and YW.

His pedigree combines two of our best in 14AN502 TAHOE and 7AN351 CAPITALIST 028.

From Hoffman Ranch, NE

◊ TAHOE is one of the most complete sires in the Angus breed. He is a proven, multi-purpose sire that will take you in the right direction for a wide variety of traits. ◊ Few sires can match TAHOE’s combination of Calving Ease, Performance, Maternal Traits and Carcass Merit while improving phenotype and longevity. ◊

TAHOE has been utilized both in seedstock and commercial programs yielding great results by producing consistent progeny for the pasture and the sale ring, including several sale toppers across the country. ◊ He ranks near the top of the breed for Maternal value. TAHOE makes beautiful daughters that are easyfleshing, deep-ribbed and have excellent udder quality and teat length.

Ranking very high for Hair Shedding and Docility, TAHOE covers the bases for many regions and climates.

TAHOE is a high accuracy sire exceeding all expectations, bred by a program that has been focused on maternal output coupled with end-product value. From Tehama Angus Ranch, CA; VanDerVeen Farms and Cory VanDerVeen, KS and Jake Swisher, NE

Daughter, Tamme Valley Farm, KY

Daughter, Myers Angus, KY

Tehama Angus Ranch, CA

Boyd Beef Cattle, KY

Plain and simple…..this guy is a stud! He looks good from every angle.

A direct son of Y69’s best daughter, B061, GIBSON offers a pedigree that is predictable and familiar. He is a Confidence Plus son making a lot of semen and is in the top 40% for Scrotal.

GIBSON is a genetic gem! He is in the top 1% for $M and top 2% for $C. However, it’s the sum of the parts that might be the most impressive as he ranks among the best for CLAW, ANGLE, YW, HS, MARB and REA.

is easily one of the most sought-after sires in the Angus breed for his elite data set.

FIREPROOF’s genetic predictions are off the charts! He is top 1% for MARB, $B and $C and not just top 1% but he is in the top 1% of 1%!

receiving FIREPROOF’s data and genetic predictions, my first reaction was “Oh my, let’s go!” The ability to use sires that fit most environments, with the most profit potential we have ever seen is genuinely exciting!

Mark Gardiner, Gardiner Angus Ranch

WOW, what a package! APEX sells as lot 1 in Gardiner’s sale in January.

APEX offers elite carcass predictions we expect from Gardiner Angus Ranch, ranking in the top 1% for both REA and MARB and is over +200 for $B.

Not just a carcass sire, APEX also offers superb predictions for DOC, HP, PAP and HS — what a bonus!

A 7AN624 DUAL THEAT son, APEX, offers extra frame and length without sacrificing body depth.

A lot of predictability in his pedigree, including GAR greats such as 7AN389 SURE FIRE, Ashland and 7AN320 PROPHET.

Check on availability for Spring 2023

From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS NEW

is the No. 1 $Maternal sire in the breed.

ranks among the best female sires in the breed today, some would say he is the best!

offers a ‘beyond EPDs’ skillset of near-perfect udders, added depth of flank and fleshing ability, solid feet, under-control cow size and really good-looking females.

name on either side of a pedigree is like money in the bank, just ask those who’ve used him!

Kevin Yon, Yon Family Farms

GUARD RAIL can improve nearly every trait and keep our customers “out of the ditches” and moving in the right direction.

He is a Calving Ease Cowmaker that will let you sleep all night and leave you with a fertile, productive, hasslefree cow herd.

GUARD RAIL is a phenotypic standout, moderate framed with a lot of shape, base width, body depth and fleshing ability.

GUARD RAIL is true-blue calving ease. His calves have a big hip and stylish look. However, we are most excited about the maternal value he offers. We are anxiously awaiting his daughters!

Jerry Connealy, Connealy Angus

IRON HORSE is a bigger framed calving ease sire that has moved up the sales chart in 2022 due to his outcross pedigree, balanced data and phenotype.

He is a big spread sire offering proven Calving Ease with breed leading growth, great carcass merit and excellent foot quality.

IRON HORSE’s progeny reports are validating both his Calving Ease and ability to transmit performance and style into one complete package.

Photo Reversed

STEP UP is a true beef sire! He enters our lineup as a semi-proven sire that has already made his mark in many Angus production sales across the country. His first crop of heifer calves were top sellers from coast to coast in the fall of 2022. Expect to see many top selling sons from STEP UP in 2023.

He has a rare combination of traits breeders are desperately searching for. He exhibits excellent foot quality with extra heel depth while still ranking in the top 2% of the breed for Marbling.

STEP UP is a good structured, wide based, deep bodied sire with extra width of top and muscle expression. He stands on a big solid foot and has that masculine herd sire look breeders admire.

STEP UP consistently sires stout made, high performance, eye appealing cattle while adding foot quality and end-product merit. Take a “Step Up” in your breeding program.

◊ Following in the footsteps of impactful GAR power sires like 7AN222 PREDESTINED and 7AN213 GRID MAKER who are among our all time high selling bulls and breeder favorites, HERO offers elite genetic merit combined with a powerful phenotype.

◊ Sired by the No. 1 registration sire in the breed, 7AN580 HOME TOWN, and a standout among his contemporaries, HERO offers more stoutness, width of base, muscle shape and overall dimension with the same eye-appeal as his sire.

◊ HERO can improve carcass merit and foot quality at the same time. He ranks in the top 1% for MARB, $C and $B while also ranking in the top 30% for CLAW and ANGLE.

◊ HERO is a no miss for every environment with an ideal Milk EPD, moderate mature size and PAP and Hair Shedding EPDs in the top 25% of the breed!

From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS and David Dockter, ND

THREAT was named for his superior Marbling/Ribeye offering – but he could just as easily been named ‘Do More’ – because he does!

customers enjoy this sire’s

◊ NETWORK is one of our most elite $Combination sires. ◊ He is the culmination of several generations of Select Sires genetics that have stood the test of time. This powerful young sire is unique on paper and in the flesh. He is very stout made with extra bone and foot size, extra depth of body and a powerful hip structure. ◊ A standout among his contemporaries, NETWORK posted a WW ratio of 109 and a YW ratio of 105.

NETWORK’s growth and carcass merit are off the charts with top 1% rankings for YW, RADG, CW, RE, $W, $F, $B and $C.

From Edgewood Angus LLC, VA; David Dockter, ND; Van Beek Angus, SD; Kaiser Angus, KS and Oakdale Farms, GA

has had more high-selling females in the past year than most and with good reason, people like them and they perform!

Well-proven at this point in his career, PEYTON was selected with high genomic predictions and his progeny have maintained those early estimates. He’s still a genomic rock star!

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

GOOD NEWS writes one of the most complete EPD profiles in the breed and is one of our best for $Combined.

is an ideal mating on 14AN502 TAHOE, 7AN580 HOME TOWN, 7AN528 GROWTH FUND and Enhance influenced females – a lot of mating options!

Admired at the 44 Farms sale as one of the most complete sires phenotypically, he combines powerful performance, base width, muscle shape, softness and balance with excellent feet.

With his elite HP, CEM and foot EPDs, GOOD NEWS will sire outstanding replacement females in addition to sale topping feeder cattle qualifying for 44 Farms Prime Pursuits programs. From JLB Ranch, KS and 44 Farms LLC, TX

GREATER THINGS are here

Prime Pursuits ™ is a paradigm-changing partnership backed by generations of genetics that offers semen buyers an opportunity to participate in a large-scale, buyback program.

When you purchase semen from a 44 Farms bull through Select Sires, you’re not just improving your calf crop. You’re investing in an opportunity to become part of the Prime Pursuits program.

We invite you to join more than 1,000 ranchers across the U.S. who are adding value to their calves through Prime Pursuits.

For more information, please contact Warren White at 806.414.5858 or Tracy Woods at 405.880.3866

GRAND CANYON is a phenotypic powerhouse with worlds of shape, substance, style and true herd bull authority. He presents authentic Angus type with remarkable resemblance to his legendary sire RAINFALL, with added power from Net Worth and the maternally-proven SAV Madame Pride cow family. His progeny are consistently the type and kind we strive to produce.

GRAND CANYON will be a high customer satisfaction sire.

Kelly Schaff, Schaff Angus Valley

Son, Carlson Angus, ND

SILVERADO is a mid 5 frame sire that is sound structured and thick made with superior foot quality and excellent phenotype.

is built from a cow family laced with dependable genetics and maternal strength. SILVERADO maintains a balanced data set insuring profitable cattle in the pasture or on the rail. He is high ranking for both $M and $C.

is a safe choice for those looking for trouble free, dependable genetics with longevity in mind. From Myers Angus Farm, KY

BRUNSWICK was the lot 1 and high selling sire at the 2022 T-Bone Angus Sale in Nebraska.

He is moderate framed with a lot of rib shape and muscle.

BRUNSWICK is a modest Calving Ease sire with elite Maternal Value, Docility and Marbling.

Sired by the popular Sterling Pacific, BRUNSWICK has excellent phenotype, high $M and $C Indexes and provides outcross mating flexibility.

From Brookhouser T-Bone Angus, NE

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

Daughter, Montana Ranch, MT

Riverbend Ranch, ID

OPTIMUM is a calving ease son of 7AN528 GROWTH FUND with an extra shot of marbling and superior growth.

The first calves by OPTIMUM are phenotypic standouts wherever he was used. They possess an amazing presence with added length and depth of body with a level design and overall eye appeal.

His dam is a breed legend for her consistent ability to add marbling and calving ease to her progeny.

OPTIMUM is a go-to heifer sire offering phenotype, growth and carcass merit!

Don’t overlook this young sire. His best days are yet to come. From Deer Valley Farm, Lane View Farms and Kenneth Carey, TN; Express Ranches and Long Ranch, OK; Stevenson Angus Ranch and Darrell Stevenson, MT; Tehama Angus Ranch, CA; Katie Colin Farm, GA and Norm Schenk, KY

Balance and Marketing Flexibility are keys to producer profitability.

ENDEAVOR is the epitome of balance ranking in the top 25% of the breed for every index.

ENDEAVOR is a go-to heifer sire offering growth, maternal and endproduct merit.

This calving ease specialist is a big spread sire ranking near the top of the breed for CED, BW, WW, YW and CEM.

Very few sires can match his Calving Ease and Growth combination, as he provides a balanced EPD profile with 12 traits ranking in the top 25% of the breed.

From Raymond and Sons Ranch, OR

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

Sired by the now deceased Justified, JUSTICE is the logical choice to replace his popular sire.

ranks in the top 2% for $M, top 1% for CLAW and top 2% for Angle making him a great choice to sire the next generation of strong females.

For a calving ease sire, JUSTICE offers extra muscle shape, hip/pin width and power in a moderate maternal package.

JUSTICE is the perfect balance of phenotype and data. He ranks in the top 30% or better for 17 different traits.

From Rock Lake Angus, WY and Stevenson Angus, MT

The first progeny by JUSTICE were certainly calving ease. Like him, they show added shape, dimension and fleshing ability. I am very impressed with his feet, general structure, scrotal size and pleasant disposition. I believe him to be an impact sire, a bull with a flexible use pedigree that can improve a lot of fundamental traits while proving to be a maternal trait leader.

SAFE & SOUND is a must-use young sire destined to be a Calving Ease and Cowmaker bull that will add growth and end-product value.

He is phenotypically complete - moderate framed, big middled, with added muscle shape.

SAFE & SOUND has an ideal maternal combination coupling top $M and $W indexes with high Heifer Pregnancy.

His first calf reports are very favorable for Birth Weight with excellent calf vigor.

SAFE & SOUND is an excellent choice for commercial heifer projects where uniform Calving Ease with added performance is preferred.

From Hilton Farms, OK and Connealy Angus, NE

Darrell Stevenson, Stevenson Angus

is a proven calving ease sire making beautiful, moderate framed daughters with exceptional udder quality who wean big calves.

was selected for all the convenience traits he offers. He ranks among the best for PAP, HS and CLAW. He is one of the easiest sires to handle due to his calm demeanor.

His young dam already has an IMF ratio of 1@104 and a Ribeye ratio of 1@108, while his grandam has posted a 362-day calving interval with a WW ratio of 6@104 and YW ratio of 6@105. NORTHBOUND’s cow family is strong!

From Moke Angus, SD

PATENT was chosen in the 2021 Connealy Angus sale as a Calving Ease sire with elite Maternal value.

In Addition to his elite CE and big $M value, he shines for Heifer Pregnancy, CEM and Docility.

His dam is an easy fleshing, nice uddered Premium Product daughter and his grandam is an elite Pathfinder cow.

PATENT is a 7AN464 UNIQUE son with added muscle and body depth in a 6 frame package.

He is one of our best for PAP with a -1.56 EPD.

PATENT is an excellent choice for commercial heifer projects, as he offers Calving Ease without sacrificing growth and phenotype.

From Connealy Angus, NE

INCENTIVE

an outcross option for those interested in attaining significant carcass quality premiums.

He offers a ‘value incentive’ like few can and his offspring will excel in grid-based marketing scenarios.

Balanced for Calving Ease and growth, INCENTIVE simplifies the quest for ‘new and different’ carcass genetics. From Gardiner Angus Ranch, Messer Cattle LLC and Nick Messer, KS; Howard Messer and Lowell Messer, MO

Here is a SURE FIRE choice for calving ease, nice females and significant carcass improvement.

Used heavily in commercial heifer programs, SURE FIRE’s ability to boost value as a service sire has improved profit for ranchers throughout the country.

With more than 1,900 daughter records and 300 actual carcass records, no other proven calving ease and high marbling sire even comes close to SURE FIRE.

Appropriately named, SURE FIRE is a no miss sire for added value.

From Gardiner Angus Ranch and Chair Rock Ranch, KS and Mayer Legacy, LLC, OK

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

QUANTUM to not only take advantage of exceptional carcass merit, but also to create big bodied, high performing, eye-appealing calves.

sons and daughters have topped sales across the country because of their combination of powerful phenotype and exceptional EPDs.

The Method Matters

The Method Genetics index values are derived from Method Genetics EPDs combined with industry-focused economic weightings. The Method EPDs are generated from a multi-trait, ‘single-step’ genetic evaluation that uses per-

MATERNAL PRODUCTION INDEX (MPI):

The Maternal Production Index is reported in dollars per calf produced from the breeding herd with Angus-based genetics. It encompasses direct and maternal calving ease, heifer pregnancy, weaning growth, maternal milk, and mature size differences in a scenario where replacement females are retained and calves are marketed at weaning.

QUALITY POUNDS INDEX (QPI):

The Quality Pounds Index is reported in dollars per calf for herds with Angus-based genetics. It focuses on the terminal side of the herd’s business for feedlot gain and carcass merit genetic differences. There are no provisions for calving ease or maternal traits, with the assumption that all calves are under a retained ownership scenario fed out and marketed on a premium quality-based grid.

formance measures, ancestral pedigree, and available DNA genotypes. This single-step approach incorporates the genotypes directly into the genetic evaluation process and was implemented at Method in the summer of 2014.

Method Genetics™ Selection Index Key Used in the catalog

METHOD GENETICS INDEX PERCENTILE RANKS (%):

A numeric ranking of the animal’s Index values on a 1% to 100% scale. A lower numeric value is considered more favorable. For example, a 25% presented with an index indicates that animal is in the upper 25 percent of the animals in the Method Genetics genetic evaluation for calves born in the last five years.

RETAINED OWNERSHIP INCOME (ROI):

P.O. Box 8802 / Saint Joseph, MO 64508 / www.MethodGenetics.com

Sally Northcutt, Ph.D. • Email: snorthcutt@methodgenetics.com Bill Bowman • Email: bbowman@methodgenetics.com

Cattle producers interested in a complete production system approach from conception through carcass end-point can use the Retained Ownership Income index. ROI ties together reproduction, calving ease, maternal genetic merit, growth throughout the calf’s lifetime, and quality based carcass merit in an Angus-based herd. The ROI is reported in dollars per calf produced in the herd, and consolidates the sub-indexes of MPI and QPI.

Yon Family Farms, SC

Long Angus, OK

Valley

REGIMENT continues to be a customer satisfaction sire for his consistent phenotype, elite EPDs and marketability of his offspring.

With numerous recorded offspring, REGIMENT ranks in the top 1% for seven different traits or indexes.

REGIMENT is the only sire with his accuracy and level of CE, WW and YW! Few sires can claim they start elite and remain there!

His offspring continue to top sales and generate value. REGIMENT sires long, extended and attractive cattle with added frame.

From Wilks Ranches, TX; 4 Sons Farm, KY; Linz Heritage Angus, IN and Wall Street Cattle Co., MO

is a powered up son of 7AN580 HOME TOWN offering exceptional growth and phenotype while still maintaining an elite rank for $B and $C.

offers fresh and outcross genetics on the bottom side of his pedigree. His dam has produced four pen carload bulls for Frey Angus and his grandam has produced nine.

you appreciate eye catching

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

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DIFFERENCE is exactly that...a bit different. He is a top 1% $Maternal bull with top 10% REA and top-third Marbling. He should moderate mature frame, improve daughter fertility, docility and

shape, all while maintaining carcass merit. He stems from a long line of highly fertile, sounduddered, long-lasting cows from our popular Enamel cow family. For folks serious about improving foundation traits without sacrificing end-product merit, this bull could make a difference.

Matt Perrier, Dalebanks Angus

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MORGANS DIRECTION 111 9901 JAZZED OF CONANGA 4660 JAZE OF CONANGA 234

High customer satisfaction is making him LEGENDARY

LEGENDARY is a carcass merit rock star ranking near the top of the breed for Marbling, REA, $B and $C. He has over 800 progeny with ultrasound records that are ratioing 110 for IMF and 102 for REA.

He is an excellent choice for heifer projects, as he is consistently one of our high fertility sires in timed A.I. projects.

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

SITZ DASH 10277

BARSTOW CASH BARSTOW QUEEN W16 SIRE: CAR EFFICIENT 534

DAM:

BARSTOW MISS DIANNA Z25 BARSTOW MISS DIANNA X128

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BANKROLL is a high customer satisfaction sire and sales leader that has stood the test of time.

He is unbeatable in siring calves that come unassisted, have excellent vigor, grow fast and stand out phenotypically.

He offers proven Calving Ease without sacrificing muscle and performance.

His daughters are right sized with a lot of rib shape, fleshing ability, beautiful udders, quiet attitudes and good feet.

From Barstow Angus, NE; Dave Dockter, ND and Hart Farms, SD

7AN697 19824135 COUNTY ROAD 18 25 NO 14 .37 -1.0 .53 76 .46 129 .41 .24 .30 1.37 .30 .5 .50 .90 .47 31 .34 .54 .34 .46 .34

14AN553 19256275 COWBOY LOGIC - 20 YES 15 .68 -0.7 .85 63 .83 115 .76 .29 .42 .65 .42 .3 .78 .58 .74 2 .73 .44 .63 .37 .63

7AN743 20132505 CRAFTSMAN 8 50 YES 8 .36 1.6 .56 83 .48 145 .44 .29 .32 1.43 .32 .8 .47 .68 .42 25 .45 .38 .36 .40 .36 7AN701 20027031 DIFFERENCE 44 25 YES 16 .37 -1.7 .54 55 .46 99 .42 .25 .30 .42 .30 .3 .51 .65 .48 29 .45 .38 .36 .48 .36

by K. G. Odde, Professor and Department Head Emeritus, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University Introduction

Sexed or gender sorted semen has now been commercially available for beef and dairy cattle in the US for several years. Most of the sexed semen sold in the U.S. is “heifer” semen used for the purpose of producing genetically superior females. USDA reported that all heifers over 500 lbs. on January 1, 2022 totaled 19.8 million head. Beef replacement heifer numbers as of January 1, 2021 totaled 5.61 million head. Since steers are more feedlot efficient and have heavier carcass weights, industry efficiency could certainly be improved by skewing the number of “commercial” heifers produced in the direction of producing more steers.

The industry has been trending in the direction of higher value for steers compared to commercial heifers for several years. Two sources of data support this statement. The trend for increasing value of steer calves compared to commercial heifers has been happening for several years (Superior Livestock Database--Table 1). Note that the price advantage for steers compared to commercial heifers was $6.83/cwt in 1995, was $10.68/cwt in 2010, and was $18.47/cwt in 2021. Another data source for this question is the Focus on Feedlots program at Kansas State University. For this program, data is collected monthly from commercial feedlots in western Kansas. In Table 2, feedlot performance information is shown for the closeouts on August 2022 and August 2017. Note that for August of 2022, the average cost of gain was $12.77/cwt

higher for heifers than for steers, while the August of 2017 closeouts showed that the average cost of gain was $5.66 higher for heifers than for steers. This is largely due to the higher price of corn ($8.69/ bushel for August 2022 and $3.91/bushel for August 2017). Another factor is increasing final weight. Steers can be fed to heavier final weights, have higher average daily gain, better feed efficiency and lower death loss. The increasing value of steer calves relative to heifers provides a potential opportunity to add value to the calf crop by increasing the percentage of steer calves produced.

Table 1. Value of Heifer Calves Relative to Steer Calves, Superior Livestock Data, 1995-2021

Year Mean Base Weight (lbs.) Mean Price Per 100 lbs. ($)

Price Spread Between Steer and Heifer Lots ($/100lbs.)

1995 527 67.55 6.83 2000 540 100.06 8.00 2005 575 121.43 9.04 2010 567 118.77 10.68 2015 578 248.39 20.94 2020 580 154.22 15.81 2021 572 172.50 18.47

The Odde Experience

Our ranch is located in north central South Dakota. The operation has about 500 Angus-Simmental cows. The focus on the female side is to maximize maternal heterosis and focus selection on longevity and fertility.

Tables 3 (heifers) and 4 (cows) show the A.I. pregnancy results for the years 2019, 2021 and 2022.

There were 391 yearling heifers used in this field trial. The 391 yearling heifers were estrus synchronized using MGA-PGF2α

Heifers were fed Melengestrol Acetate for 14 days at 0.5 mg/hd/ day. Nineteen days after the last day of MGA feeding, heifers were injected with 25 mg of PGF2α. ESTROTECT™ patches were applied at the time of injection and heifers were observed for signs of estrus every four hours for the next five days. Heifers were inseminated at 15-28 hours after the onset of estrus.

The A.I. pregnancy rate (percentage pregnant of those in the group) ranged from a high of 63.4% to a low of 52.0%. The average A.I. pregnancy rate for the yearling heifers was 56.8%.

Table 3. AI Pregnancy Rates for Gender Sorted Semen in Yearling Heifers--2019, 2021 and 2022

Year Semen Gender Breed of Sire No. of Heifers

2019 Female Angus 101

Estrus Synchronization Protocol Breeding Protocol No. Pregnant A.I. A.I. Pregnancy Rate (%)

MGA-PGF2α Breed by Estrus 64 63.4

2021 Female Simmental 69 MGA-PGF2α Breed by Estrus 40 58.0

2021 Female Angus 73 MGA-PGF2α Breed by Estrus 41 56.2

2022 Male Angus 148 MGA-PGF2α Breed by Estrus 77 52.0

Cows were estrus synchronized using Co-Synch plus a CIDR®. Cows were injected with GnRH and a CIDR was inserted. Seven days later, the CIDR was removed and an injection of 25 mg of PGF2α was administered. Cows were inseminated at approximately 70 hours post CIDR removal for the FTAI groups. For the STAI group, cows with activated ESTROTECT patches were inseminated at approximately 70 hours post PGF2α injection. Cows that did not have activated

ESTROTECT patches at 70 hours were inseminated at 90 hours and were also injected with GnRH at that time (STAI). In 2021, 102 of the cows were synchronized with 7&7 Synch.

The A.I. pregnancy rate in cows ranged from a low of 44.9% to a high of 52.2%. The average A.I. pregnancy rate for cows was 45.9%.

All cows and heifers were ultrasounded for pregnancy at approximately 60 days after artificial insemination.

Table 4. A.I. Pregnancy Rates for Gender Sorted Semen in Cows—2019, 2021 and 2022, Summer of 2021

Year Semen Gender Breed of Sire No. of Cows

Estrus Synchronization Protocol Breeding Protocol No. Pregnant A.I. A.I. Pregnancy Rate (%)

2019 Male Charolais 88 CO-Synch-CDIR FTAI 36 40.9

2019 Male Charolais 80 CO-Synch-CDIR STAI 36 45.0

2019 Female Angus 51 CO-Synch-CDIR STAI 24 47.0

2021 Male Charolais 204 CO-Synch-CDIR or 7&7 Synch FTAI 96 47.0

2022 Male Charolais 46 CO-Synch-CDIR FTAI 24 52.2

2022 Male Charolais 78 CO-Synch-CDIR FTAI 35 44.9

Summary

Male sexed semen has the potential of skewing the calf gender in the direction of more bull calves. Both the Superior Livestock data and the Focus on Feedlots data document the increasing value of steer calves compared to heifer calves. This could potentially increase the value of the calf crop. This value difference growth is driven by high feed costs, especially corn and increasing carcass weights.

Sexed semen results have historically been about 10-15% lower than with conventional semen. Our average A.I. pregnancy rate for heifers was 56.8% and our average A.I. pregnancy rate for cows was 45.9%.

This opportunity, while present, would certainly grow with improved fertility and continued trends for increasing feed costs and carcass weights.

HEAT DETECTION

Sexed semen can be used on any female observed in estrus (heat) and following synchronization with any protocol on the Cow or Heifer Protocol Sheet. For best results with sexed semen perform AI 16 to 22 hr after detecting female in estrus. Use of estrus detection aids (EDA) is highly recommended.

Lot 1 and feature sire of the 2022 Triangle J sale, GOLD STRIKE was our selection to be the next step forward from his popular sire, TJ Gold.

GOLD STRIKE offers extra base width, depth of body and overall stoutness while maintaining his flexibility and fluid movement.

Balanced – GOLD STRIKE offers nine traits in the top 15% or better.

His dam is outstanding and also the dam of TJ Chief. Her outcross pedigree and GOLD STRIKE’s flexibility as a ¾ Simmental, make mating options almost endless!

He is seeing heavy use in purebred programs including Trauernicht Simmentals and Triangle J Ranch. From Trauernicht Simmentals and Triangle J Ranch, NE

FLAT IRON is a calving ease sire with a balanced set of EPDs. He ranks high for both indexes, top 5% API and top 3% TI.

The FLAT IRON progeny are structurally sound, correct and have an extra look and presence. They are easy to pick out.

FLAT IRON is already the number nine sire for registrations in the Simmental breed and for good reason. His calves are flat good!

He is a SimAngus sire offering both terminal and maternal value. From Cow Camp Ranch, KS; Triangle J Ranch, NE; JC Simmental, MI and All Beef, IL

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

HIGHLIFE is the Simmental semen sales leader at Select Sires and for good reason!

His new photo exemplifies his maturity and phenotype. He is powerfully muscled and very correct with excellent foot structure.

His popular blaze face, coupled with his outcross pedigree make him a logical mating sire to use on cows within the Simmental breed and cross-breeding programs wanting added performance and the baldy face.

HIGHLIFE is in the top 2% for WW, top 5% for YW EPD, top 5% for REA, top 15% for API and top 10% for TI index. HIGHLIFE has growth and power! ◊ He is backed by an outstanding wedge shaped, high maternal Big Casino daughter who is making her mark with her progeny.

No stranger to the Simmental business, FULLY LOADED has been a go-to sire for high phenotype cattle that are born easy and are easy to like.

Being a heterozygous black baldy only adds to his appeal. FULLY LOADED can be used to meet the demand of making great red baldy females.

Study his support photos closely, he makes the right kind!

FULLY LOADED has become a staple for creating cattle that are sound, attractive, easy to market and collect banners along the way. From High Prairie Genetics, KS

sires have left as big of a footprint on the Simmental

PB SM, CDN 7/8 HETERO. BLACK HOMO. POLLED

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

DOC is new to Select Sires and was selected in partnership with Hanels Black Simmentals at the 2022 Cattleman’s Congress for his royal pedigree, balanced EPDs and exceptional phenotype.

DOC hails from none other than the great WHF Summer 365C cow who was successfully campaigned by the Steenhoek family. DOC is a full brother to CCS/WHF Ol’ Son 48F.

Look for DOC to maintain structural integrity, overall correctness and eye appeal with a splash of white!

From Hanel’s Black Simmentals, KS and JS Simmentals, IA

is more than a pretty picture. His offspring can flat grow!

He is a ¾ Simmental offering a lot of mating flexibility to maintain sensible CE and BW with added growth and carcass.

Study his support pictures close, his progeny are turning heads and commanding top prices.

PROGRESSIVE has been a strong addition to an already powerful calving ease line up of Simmental bulls at Select Sires.

PROGRESSIVE’s dam, WS Sugar C4, is perhaps the most exciting donor cow in the breed today.

He has 11 of 18 traits and indexes in the top 15% or better, highlighted by a a top 2% ranking for both API and TI.

PROGRESSIVE is truly a calving ease, high maternal sire! He is a sire that can be a choice for not only Simmental influenced heifers but for English heifers as well.

PROGRESSIVE’s progeny are small at birth and follow his EPD growth pattern, taking time to perform and “catch up” at weaning and excel to yearling. To top it off they are very docile. From Lazy C Diamond Ranch, ND; Eichacker Simmentals, SD; Trauernicht Simmentals, NE and River Creek Farms, KS

A new addition to Select Sires, this Eagle son, was the high selling Simmental bull at the 2022 RA Brown sale.

EMBLEM ranks in the top 1% for API and the top 5% or better for CE, BW, STAY, MARB and TI.

is both a G+ and ACE sire on the Right Mate system. Use him on heifers with confidence.

Furthermore, he is backed by a proven and productive dam with ratios as follows, BW 8@95, WW 8@104, YW 4@102, IMF 3@117 and REA 3@101.

is attractive, correct in his build and offers a solid, square foot.

STANDOUT continues to establish himself as the calving ease sire that adds “flash” to his calves.

His impressive data predictions are backed by a proven and popular cow family, CLRS Beauty Queen.

STANDOUT possesses the two most important traits cattlemen request, calving ease and docility. His calves are calm.

A sales leader in 2022 at Select Sires, STANDOUT’s popularity continues to grow due to his balance. He truly offers a complete package of calving ease, cow family, EPDs and phenotype.

STANDOUT produces moderate-framed, attractive cattle in a calving ease package that can be used with confidence.

STANDOUT has become the popular go-to calving ease sire for heifers. Open just about any bred female sale catalog this fall, and you will notice numerous services to STANDOUT.

This ¾ blood Simmental sire offers a red outcross pedigree without sacrificing exceptional data. Early calves have come easy and offer extra growth at weaning.

Genomically, HILGER ONE is a 5 G+ sire, promising balanced trait improvement with maximum maternal progress.

HILGER ONE boasts a chart-topping spread from CE and Stay to YW and REA. Study him close, he has a lot to offer!

is an ideal calving ease option for your 7SM97 IMPERIAL, 7SM92 RED MOON and 7SM121 COPPERHEAD daughters. From All Beef LLC, IL and Klein Ranch Simmentals, KS

BROAD RANGE is a highly proven, calving ease mainstay of the Select Sires lineup! He is an outcross to many Simmental pedigrees within the breed, especially among top registration sires.

one of the top registration sires at No. 25, BROAD RANGE is just getting started.

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

COPPERHEAD, named for his small, white stripe in the center of his head, can sire blazed-face calves out of solid-faced cows which is in high demand in today’s market!

COPPERHEAD offers an outstanding phenotype, outcross pedigree with growth and power for use on cows.

His calf reports are outstanding! The bull calves are stout, with added muscle, a bit more frame, early growth and will add pounds at weaning. His heifers have growth and Simmental features, with some power and broodiness to make cows.

COPPERHEAD is a customer satisfaction sire that is a must-use for red Simmental programs or red commercial programs wanting added performance and to retain females.

From High Country Cattle Services, Canada

HONOR GUARD is an exciting new red addition to Select Sires for 2023 entering as a semi-proven sire!

out his data set, it is hard to find a hole! He has a great balance of calving ease, growth, maternal and carcass, highlighted by a top 1% ranking for STAY and top 2% ranking for API.

Look at his support photos! HONOR GUARD’s first calf crop is very attractive and correct, offering confidence in the type and kind he will create.

GUARD is very sound and athletic with extremely good foot quality and is a must-use sire for red

CDI MAINLINE 265D LCDR IMPACT 134F WS MISS SUGAR C4 SIRE:

CDI RIMROCK 325Z

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CDI MISS RIMROCK 55E CDI MISS APOLLO 111C DAM: PB SM, CDN 1/2 HOMO. BLACK HOMO. POLLED

MAJOR IMPACT is a high growth, performance and product-focused sire intended to be utilized on cows.

His first calf crop has provided muscular, attractive fronted and structurally correct cattle.

MAJOR IMPACT is an excellent option for cows needing a bit more punch and performance.

From Hart Simmentals, SD

HOOK`S BOZEMAN 8B MR SR 71 RIGHT NOW E1538 MISS SR C1538

SIRE: W/C EXECUTIVE ORDER 8543B W/C MISS WERNING 752E W/C MISS WERNING 5343C

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REST EASY continues to get better as he adds offspring and data!

He ranks in the top 4% for CE and top 2% for BW, use REST EASY on heifers with confidence.

More than just a calving ease sire, REST EASY also offers above average growth with elite ranks for maternal traits such as MCE, MILK and MWW.

REST EASY will sire calves that come easy and offer additional phenotype and correctness.

From Werning Cattle, SD and Western Cattle Source, NE

DAM: PB SM, CDN 1/2 HOMO. BLACK HOMO. POLLED

ENHANCEMENT offers an incredible number profile all the way across the page. He is truly a “no holes”

9 Mile Ranch, WA

is an absolute physical specimen that is extremely athletic with tremendous design. He is wide, square hipped and offers great foot shape and heel depth.

No matter the breed, there are few sires who offer the balance of phenotype and data that JUMPSTART does.

He ranks in the top 1% for six different traits! He can improve phenotype and data in one swoop.

JUMPSTART is seeing heavy use in progressive herds and is a must-use sire for 2023!

JUMPSTART is a sire that puts together a suite of data second to none. He pushes growth to the top of the breed and offers a collection of fertility traits that are outstanding. An EPD combination like that doesn’t show up in such a stylish package every day and his outstanding carcass traits will make it hard to find another sire that does it as well as him.

Craig

EXCELLENCE is a sleep all night heifer sire offering so much more.

Elite for his calving ease, EXCELLENCE also excels for both HB and ProS predictions.

Just like a fine wine, EXCELLENCE gets better with age and gains in popularity.

He is long and extended with extra hip/pin width and great rib shape. In addition to making great red angus progeny, he also proved to be a tremendous mating option on continental cattle.

EXCELLENCE is a great heifer project sire. Use him with confidence. From Kniebel Farms, KS and All Beef LLC, IL

END ZONE is an exciting calving ease sire out the RAB program with elite carcass merit and added maternal value.

He delivers a balanced combination of calving ease, growth and carcass value in a package that will also produce functional replacement females.

He is a big spread sire ranking near the top of the breed for a multitude of traits including CE, BW, HPG, Marb, REA, GridMaster and ProS.

END ZONE displays the look and physique of a true beef sire. He is medium framed, long bodied and heavy muscled, with excellent foot quality.

He is a great choice for both seedstock and commercial producers where type, performance and end-product value are a must.

He is a maternal brother to Oracle and Fantastic. END ZONE’s dam is a donor cow in the R.A. Brown Ranch herd.

From R.A. Brown Ranch, TX and Jennings Ventures Cattle Company, TX

BLUE CHIP ranks near the top of the breed for all three Calving Ease traits, CED, BW and CEM.

In addition to his elite Calving Ease, he excels for Marbling, REA and both ProS and HB indexes.

BLUE CHIP is a 6.0 frame with added muscle shape, depth of rib and excellent feet.

He had individual ratios of 86 for BW, 103 for WW, 103 for YW, and 137 for IMF.

This 7AR86 STOCKMARKET son is an excellent choice for commercial Red Angus heifer projects. From Bieber Red Angus Ranch, SD

NIGHT FOCUS is an excellent outcross calving ease sire offering double digit CED with breed-leading growth.

In addition to calving ease, he provides excellent maternal value excelling for HPG, STAY and HerdBuilder.

NIGHT FOCUS daughters are moderate framed and easy fleshing, with added depth of rib.

NIGHT FOCUS provides strong maternal value. He ranks in the top 5% of breed for Marbling, CW and ProS.

He provides mating flexibility with no P707 in his pedigree.

NIGHT FOCUS is an excellent choice for commercial heifer A.I. projects. From

SUPREMACY is the next generation in proven calving ease sires from Schuler Red Angus..

He delivers an exceptional balance of fertility, longevity and maternal calving ease making him a great choice to build profitable cow herds.

SUPREMACY offers attractive phenotype in which he is smooth shouldered with extra length of body and depth of rib.

In addition to calving ease, his calves have exceeded our expectations for thickness and performance.

SUPREMACY ranks near the top of the breed for maternal traits of Heifer Pregnancy, Stayability and HerdBuilder index.

He is another ideal Red Angus sire for commercial heifer projects where calving ease and maternal value are highly regarded.

From Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc., NE

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CUDA is recognized as one of the best in the Hereford breed for his total package of phenotype and genetic excellence.

He is a proven breed leader combining calving ease, growth, maternal value and carcass merit into one complete package.

CUDA has multi-trait excellence. He ranks near the top of the breed for 12 different traits.

He sets the standard for carcass merit within the Hereford breed, ranking near the top among proven sires for Marbling, REA, CW and CHB$.

CUDA’s daughters in production exhibit excellent udder quality and maternal strength.

With over 1,700 records on file his progeny ratio 98 for BW, 101 for WW, 101 for REA and 103 for IMF.

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◊ SLEEP ON is a calving ease, phenotype standout. He offers strong maternal and end-product value in one complete package. ◊ Look for SLEEP ON to sire attractive, well-balanced cattle that are conservatively marked, with good capacity and muscle for the calving ease he offers. ◊ SLEEP ON is made right with ample muscle, depth of rib, great color pattern/eye pigment and a great disposition. ◊ He posted individual ratios of 92 for BW, 100 for REA and 104 for IMF. ◊ SLEEP ON was sought after by several at the 2021 Topp Hereford sale. He traces back to 7HP110 TESTED X651, the Marbling King of the Hereford breed.

From Topp Herefords, ND and Five J’s Cattle Co., NC Photo Reversed

is the Manifest son Ned and Jan chose to keep and use at NJW and with good reason!

We wish you could see this sire. He’s one of the most complete sires we have in any breed.

ENDORSEMENT has solid data across the board with a distinct focus to make the best Hereford cows possible.

ENDORSEMENT is built and designed to be the calving ease female maker we have come to expect from the NJW program. He follows in the footsteps of other Select Sires greats including 7HP105 DURANGO and 7HP122 HISTORIC

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

At eight years-of-age, SMALL TOWN KID continues to be a customer-satisfaction sire for doing the little things right.

SMALL TOWN KID offers a balanced approach of phenotype and data. His offspring are attractive and he ranks in the top 10% for 10 different traits.

SMALL TOWN KID is a heavily used sire in commercial heifer projects because of his predictable calving ease, rapid early growth and overall physical appearance.

He is a great selection for use on heifers to keep replacements! He can improve udder quality, ranking in the top 1% for both Teat and Udder.

SMALL TOWN KID has been identified as a carrier of Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD).

From Thomas Herefords, MT

EFBEEF X651 TESTED A250

EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865 SIRE:

DAM:

EFBEEF A250 TESTED F294

BEHM 100W CUDA 504C

GG AA BARRACUDA 816F

GG MISS REVOLUTION 204Z

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CERTIFIED combines the lineage of 7HP110 TESTED X651, the Marbling King of the breed with the all-around performance of 7HP120 CUDA.

He has matured into a balanced, heifer-acceptable sire with strong indexes.

Dark red, pigmented and well-below average MCW, CERTIFIED can help keep size in check.

From Greives Herefords, IN

HOMO. POLLED NON-CERTIFICATE A.I. SIRE

DAM:

73S

Use this proven sire to add performance and end-product merit while creating value -added females that excel for phenotype and maternal function.

EXCEDE excels for the maternal traits of fertility, Udder Suspension, Teat Size and BMI$.

His daughters are valued for their feminine look, excellent udder design and ability to raise heavy calves.

HOMO. POLLED A.I. PERMITTED

LT BLUEGRASS 4017

LT BRENDA 6120 SIRE:

DAM:

LT LEDGER 0332

VPI FREE LUNCH 708T RCR WHATS FOR LUNCH 6145 RCR MISS ANNA LEE 7761

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NEW MAN is royally bred with Ledger and 7CH91 FREE LUNCH, two of the most dominant sires of the past decade.

His EPD slate reveals 14 traits out of 15 ranking in the top half of the breed –now that’s genetic improvement!

NEW MAN hits beef x dairy targets head on with positives for carcass traits, easy calving and feedlot performance. From Ricketts Charolais Ranch, MO

AICA: EM932228 DOB: 02/22/19 TAT: 903G HOMO. POLLED

IQCR SILVER GUN Y31P WCF MR SILVER GUN 467 WCF MISS FASTTRACK 012 SIRE: M6 NEW STANDARD 842 P ET M6 MS NEW GERMAINE 351 P M6 COOL GERMAINE 1144 P ET

DAM:

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SILVERSMITH pushes performance to a higher level with big-time figures for carcass merit and well-above-average growth.

Expect good-gaining, easy-feeding offspring from SILVERSMITH that ring the bell for grid premiums.

SILVERSMITH has consistently been one of our highest conception sires in beef x dairy scenarios.

From Rennert Ranch, NE

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

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SHIGESHIGENAMI 10632

SIRE: WORLD K’S MICHIFUKU

DAM: ◊

ITOSHIGENAMI FUKUYUKI

SYN SYNERGY MICH SUZI 158D STONYRUN ID 151 SUZITO 3

SUZUTANI is an elite pedigreed son of Itoshigenami TF148 and from the Suzutani maternal line. ◊ He is an amazing combination of low birth weight, positive growth and carcass weight, large ribeye area and high marble score. ◊

SUZUTANI has multiple GEBVs traits and indexes in the top 1-10% of the breed! Including Marbling Score, Marble Fineness, Self-Replacing Index and F1 Index.

From Booth Creek Wagyu, KS and Stonyrun Farm, PA

AWA:

MONJIRO 11550

SIRE: ITOSHIGENAMI

WORLD K’S MICHIFUKU MICHIKO 655635

SYN SYNERGY 148 SUZU 50E ET SYNERGY SHIG SUZITO

DAM: ◊ MICH is a high marbling and carcass trait son of World Ks Michifuku from the Suzutani maternal line. He is one of only 2 Michifuku sons over +2.2 MS, +6.5 EMA and +3 CW.

MICH is an amazing combination of low birth weight, positive growth and carcass weight with a large ribeye area and high marble score. ◊

Multiple GEBVs traits and indexes in the top 1-10% of the breed, including Marbling Score, Marble Fineness, Ribeye Area, Self-Replacing Index and F1 Index.

From Booth Creek Wagyu, KS and Stonyrun Farm, PA

Individual sire performance data is listed on pages 94-95.

WORLD K’S KITAGUNI JR. LMR KITAGUNI 1441Y BR MS YASUFUKU 0645 SIRE: ITOMORITAKA J2703

SC ITOMOUTSU 77 UTSUKUSHII

heifers.

is an excellent bull for F1 Wagyu production. He is currently in F1 production nationwide and expected to produce 10,000+ calves annually. From Signature Land and Cattle, IA

AWA: FB72699 DOB: 01/15/21 TAT: 227J

MAYURA ITOSHIGENAMI JNR

MAYURA L0010 ET MAYURA H0159 SIRE:

DAM:

HIRASHIGETAYASU J2351 YAR 267D BR MS KITDOI/0632 6621

227J is sired by one of the top Wagyu sires in the world. ◊ He has excellent marbling and growth characteristics. ◊ 227J ideal for F1 wagyu production or genetic replacement production. He is currently in F1 production nation wide and expected to produce 10,000+ calves annually. ◊ 227J’s sire, L10, is some of the most sought after and expensive genetics in the breed.

From Signature Land and Cattle, IA

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Beef Breed Association contacts:

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Red Angus Association of America (940) 387-3502 www.redangus.org

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American Hereford Association (816) 842-3757 www.hereford.org

American International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 www.charolaisusa.com

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EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES TERMINOLOGY

Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) - The expected difference in performance of a sire’s progeny compared to the performance of another sire’s progeny.

Accuracy (Acc.) - a measure of reliability of an EPD expressed between 0 and 1.0. Accuracies closer to 1.0 means the EPD is a more reliable estimate of a sire’s true genetic value for the trait.

% Rank - Based on percentages, this indicates where a sire’s EPD ranks him in the entire population of his respective breed.

Stayability (STAY - Red Angus & Simmental)The stayability EPD predicts the probability of a sire’s daughters staying in production to at least six years of age compared to daughters of another sire. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable.

ANGUS:

Claw Set EPD (Claw) - is expressed in units of claw-set score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal claw set. The ideal claw set is toes that are symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced.

Foot Angle EPD (Angle) - is expressed in units of foot-angle score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal foot angle. The ideal is a 45-degree angle at the pastern joint with appropriate toe length and heel depth.

Pulmonary arterial pressure EPD (PAP) - is expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score. PAP score is an indicator of susceptibility to high altitude disease commonly experienced at elevations greater than 5,500 feet. Selection for this trait aims to improve the genetic potential for a sire’s progeny to have lower PAP scores thus a lower chance of contracting high altitude disease increasing the environmental adaptability of cattle living in mountain areas.

Hair Shed EPD (HS) - is expressed in units of hair shed score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny who shed their winter coat earlier in the spring. Selection for this trait should improve the genetic potential for a sire’s progeny to shed off earlier increasing the environmental adaptability of cattle living in heat stressed areas and producers grazing endophyte-infected (hot) fescue.

Heifer Pregnancy EPD (HP) - is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first-calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction and the EPD is reported in percentage units.

Cow Energy Value ($EN) - expressed in dollars saved per cow per year, the EPD assesses differences in cow energy requirements for daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). $EN savings differences account for lactation energy requirements and mature size of cows.

Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) - an index, expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences from conception to weaning. The model assumes commercial producers will replace 25 percent of their breeding females in the first generation and 20 percent of their breeding females in each subsequent generation. Traits included are as follows: Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight, Milk, Heifer Pregnancy, Docility, Mature Cow Weight, Claw Set and Foot Angle.

Weaned Calf Value ($W) - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in Birth Weight, Weaning Direct Growth, Maternal Milk and Mature Cow Size.

Feedlot Value ($F) - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires.

Grid Value ($G) - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires.

Beef Value ($B) - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires.

Combined Value ($C) - an index value expressed in dollars per head, that blends both maternal and terminal indexes using information and relationships from 14 different traits.

SIMMENTAL:

All-Purpose Index (API) - expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates Simmental sires being used on the entire cowherd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with a portion of the daughters retained for breeding and the steers and remaining heifers fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. With the exception of shear force (tenderness), all EPDs are considered in this index.

Terminal Index (TI) - expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates the merit of sires when bred to mature Angus cows and all progeny are fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. Consequently, maternal traits such as milk, stayability and MCE are not considered in this index.

SimAngus - SimAngusTM is a trademark of the American Simmental Association.

RED ANGUS:

Profitability and Sustainability Index (ProS) - is an all-purpose index that covers economically relevant traits across all aspects of the beef supply chain from conception to carcass. This updated index will work as a combination of the already-existing HerdBuilder and GridMaster indexes, which include traits from conception to weaning, and postweaning through harvest, respectively. The ProS index is expressed in

dollars per head born.

HerdBuilder Index (HB) - As the name indicates, implementation of the HerdBuilder index will assist producers in building profitable herds. The HerdBuilder index is built using the following production scenario: Red Angus sires mated to cows and heifers (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental), replacement heifers retained from within the herd, and all remaining progeny sold on a quality based carcass grid.

GridMaster Index (GM) - While Red Angus has traditionally been known as a superior maternal breed, those who have retained ownership in Red Angus calves know of their potential to excel in the feedyard and ultimately hang a premium carcass. The GridMaster index is built using the following production scenario: Red Angus sires mated to cows (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental) and all progeny sold on a qualitybased carcass grid.

HEREFORD:

Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) - This is an index to maximize profit for commercial cow-calf producers who use Hereford sires in rotational crossbreeding programs on Angus-based cows. Retained ownership of calves through the feedlot phase of production is maintained and the cattle are to be marketed on a Certified Hereford Beef pricing grid.

Brahman Influence Index (BII$) - The Brahman Influence Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Brahman x Hereford cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef does not accept Brahman influenced cattle. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs. This index targets producers that use Hereford bulls on Brahman influenced cows.

Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) - This is a terminal sire index, where Hereford sires are used on British-cross cows and all offspring are sold as fed cattle on a CHB pricing grid. There is no emphasis on milk or fertility since all cattle will be terminal. This index promotes growth and carcass.

CHAROLAIS:

Terminal Sire Index (TSI) - The AICA Terminal Sire Index (TSI) is a formal method of combing Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) – BW, WW, YW, REA, CW, MARB and FAT – into one single value on which to base selection decisions. The TSI uses estimates of the genetic relationships between traits with an economic default value based on three year rolling USDA data.

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A.I. Technique in Cattle

Mel DeJarnette, Vice President Semen Processing and Research and Dr. Ray Nebel, Vice President of Technical Service Programs, Select Sires Inc.

The recto-vaginal technique is the most commonly used method to artificially inseminate cattle. The basic skills required to perform this technique can be obtained with about three days practice under professional instruction and supervision. Additional proficiency and confidence will be achieved with further work on your own.

Regardless of whether you are left or right handed, it is recommended that you use your left hand in the rectum to manipulate the reproductive tract and the right hand to manipulate the insemination gun. This is because the rumen or stomach of the cow lies on the left side of the abdominal cavity, displacing the reproductive tract slightly to the right. Thus, you will find it much easier to locate and manipulate the tract with your left as opposed to right hand.

Raise the tail with your right hand and gently massage the rectum with the lubricated glove on your left hand. Place the tail on the left side of your left forearm so it will not interfere with the insemination process. With your fingers together in a pointed fashion, insert your hand in the rectum, up to your wrist.

Gently wipe the vulva with a paper towel to remove excess manure and debris. Be careful not to apply excessive pressure, which may smear or push manure into the vulva and vagina. With your left hand make a fist and press down directly on top of the vulva. This will spread the vulva lips allowing clear access to insert the gun tip several inches into the vagina before contacting the vaginal walls. Insert the gun at a 30° upward angle to avoid entering the urethral opening and bladder located on the floor of the vagina. With the gun about six to eight inches inside the vagina, raise the rear of the gun to a somewhat level position and slide it forward until it contacts the external portion of the cervix. You will note a distinct gristly sensation on the gun when it contacts the end of the cervix.

The cervix, consists of dense connective tissue and muscle and is your primary landmark for inseminating cattle. It has often been described as having the size and consistency of a turkey neck. The size will vary, with post partum interval and age of the animal. The cervix usually has three or four annular rings or folds. The opening into the cervix protrudes back into the vagina. This forms a 360° blind-ended pocket completely around the cervical opening. This pocket is referred to as the fornix. In most cows, the cervix will be located on the floor of the pelvic cavity near the anterior end of the pelvic bone. In older cows with large reproductive tracts, the cervix may rest slightly over the pelvic bone and down into the abdominal cavity.

To become a successful inseminator it is very important that you always know where the tip of the insemination gun is located. The walls of the vagina consist of thin-layered muscle and loose connective tissue. The insemination gun can be easily felt with your palpating hand. As you insert the breeding gun into the vagina, keep your gloved hand even with the gun tip.

Manure in the rectum can often interfere with your ability to palpate the cervix and gun tip. However, it is seldom necessary to remove all the manure from the bowel. Instead, keep your open hand flat against the floor of the rectum, allowing the manure to pass over the top of your hand and arm.

While handling the cervix you may notice rectal constriction rings attempting to force your arm from the cow. To relax these rings, place two fingers through the center of a ring and massage back and forth. The constriction ring will eventually relax, pass over your hand and arm, and you can continue the palpation process.

Because the reproductive tract is freely movable, cows that have strong rectal and abdominal contractions in response to being palpated may actually push their reproductive tract back into the pelvic cavity. This will cause many folds to form in the vagina. In such cases, the insemination gun will often get caught in these folds and little or no progress will be made until they are removed. If you can locate the cervix, grasp it and push it forward. This will straighten the vagina and the gun should pass freely up to the cervix. If you cannot locate the cervix, encircle the gun tip with your thumb and forefingers. With a straightening motion of your wrist, gently “milk” the folds out of the vagina a little at a time. Slide the gun forward and repeat the process until the cervix is reached.

At this point it is important for you to understand that inseminating a cow is a two-step process. The first step is to get the gun tip to the cervix. To accomplish this you must work the vagina and cervix forward, away from you to straighten the vaginal folds. If you do not feel the gristly sensation of the cervix on the gun, you are still in step one of the process.

Once the gun is in contact with the external surface of the cervix you are ready to begin step 2. In step 2, you place the cervix on or over the insemination gun. That’s right, the cervix is placed on the gun, the gun is not passed through the cervix. Excessive movement or probing with the insemination gun during the second step is very often counterproductive. Ground gained is often lost and we find ourselves back in a vaginal fold. The key to mastering step 2 of the insemination process is to know how to hold and manipulate the cervix and concentrating on doing the work with the hand inside the cow, not the one holding the gun.

When the gun first contacts the cervix, you will usually find that the tip is in the fornix directly over top of the opening. Grasp the external opening to the cervix with the thumb on top and forefingers underneath. This closes the fornix at top and bottom. As in step 1 we must still know the location of the gun tip. This is accomplished with the palm and third and fourth fingers of your palpating hand. Use your palm and these two fingers to guide the gun tip to the cervical opening located between your thumb and forefingers.

With gentle probing the opening should be located. You will feel the gun slide forward until it contacts the second cervical ring. Maintain gentle but steady forward pressure on the gun and slide your thumb and forefingers just in front of the gun tip and re-grasp the cervix. Because the cervix is composed of dense connective tissue and muscle, it is difficult to clearly distinguish the gun tip when it is located within this structure. However, you can determine the approximate location by bending the cervix. Using the flexibility of your wrist, twist and bend the cervix until you feel the second ring slide over the gun tip. Repeat the process until all the rings have been passed over the gun tip. In some cases, it may be necessary to bend the cervix at a 90° angle to clear the cervical folds. Remember, you are placing the cervix over the gun, not the gun through the cervix.

A slight jiggle or “give-and-go” of the gun may sometimes be necessary to help pass by a fold, but for the most part gentle forward pressure is all that is necessary and gun movement should be minimal. When all rings of the cervix have been cleared, the gun should slide forward freely with little resistance. Since the uterine wall is very thin, you will once again be able to clearly feel the insemination gun. You are now ready to check your placement and deposit the semen. Rotate your gloved hand until it lies on top of the cervix. With your index finger, locate the far end of the cervix. Pull back on the gun until you feel the tip directly underneath your finger near the internal opening of the cervix. Raise your finger and slowly deposit the semen. Push the plunger slowly so that drops of semen fall directly into the uterine body.

With proper A.I. technique and gun placement, semen will be deposited in the uterine body. Uterine contractions will then transport spermatozoa forward to the horns and oviducts with a good distribution of both sides. When the insemination gun is more than 1 inch through the cervix, all the semen will be deposited in only one horn. This creates a situation of uneven semen distribution. Should the animal ovulate from the opposite horn, conception rates may be compromised.

Be sure to raise your finger after checking gun placement. Not doing so may obstruct one horn, again creating a situation of uneven semen distribution. When checking gun tip placement, be careful not to apply excessive pressure. The delicate uterine lining is easily damaged, predisposing the cow to uterine infections and reduced fertility.

Make sure you push in with the plunger and do not pull back on the gun. Pulling back may result in much of the semen dose being deposited in the cervix and vagina instead of the uterine body.

Although the recommended site of semen deposition is in the uterine body, research suggests that when exact gun tip placement is in doubt, depositing semen slightly into one uterine horn is less likely to compromise fertility than cervical deposition.

After properly depositing semen, slowly pull the gun from the reproductive tract. Remove the gloved hand from the rectum and shake off the excess manure. Check the gun tip for signs of blood, infection or semen leakage inside the sheath. Make notes for your veterinarian or future reference where appropriate. Remove the sheath from the gun and hold it in the gloved hand. For the final time, check to confirm which bull you have used. Remove the glove starting at the top of your arm by turning it inside out as you remove it. Wipe the gun clean and dry and return it to the proper storage location. Some of the most important aspects to remember when inseminating a cow to attain maximum breeding efficiency are:

• Be gentle. Don’t use too much force.

• Insemination is a two-step process. Get the gun to the cervix, and then place the cervix over the gun.

• Deposit the semen just through the cervix into the uterine body.

Correct insemination procedures will result in better breeding efficiencies. More selection pressure can then be placed on economic traits enabling you and your family to realize a higher return on your semen investment dollars. For more information about A.I. training classes, contact your Select Sires representative.

Some of the most important aspects to remember when inseminating a cow to attain maximum breeding efficiency are:

• Be gentle. Don’t use too much force.

• Insemination is a two-step process. Get the gun to the cervix, and then place the cervix over the gun.

• Deposit the semen just through the cervix into the uterine body.

Code No. Code Name

Page Price A.I. Cert Brand BW lbs. BW Ratio WW lbs. WW Ratio YW lbs. YW Ratio Frame SC

7AN758 APEX*+ 17 35 40 SS 76 ET 769 ET 1305 ET 6.8 38 cm

7AN432 BANKROLL 45 25 40 SS 72 96 717 103 1435 111 - -

7AN703 BELIEVER 41 25 40 SS 85 99 1114 120 1623 111 - 41 cm

7AN521 BLUEPRINT 33 25 40 SS 83 100 684 102 1327 106 5.7 38 cm

14AN590 BRIGADE 11 25 40 AG 69 ET 848 ET 1213 ET - 37 cm

7AN736 BRUNSWICK* 32 25 40 SS 93 99 694 109 1273 100 - 40 cm

7AN725 CAMERON 28 25 40 SS 65 87 - - 1186 105 5.7 39 cm

7AN525 COMPOUND 37 20 40 SS 56 75 784 112 1200 109 - 36 cm

7AN697 COUNTY ROAD 18 25 40 SS 63 88 657 103 1129 99 5.1 37 cm

7AN743 CRAFTSMAN 8 50 40 SS 78 105 712 120 1250 119 - -

7AN701 DIFFERENCE*+ 44 25 40 SS 67 97 453 91 938 100 4.4 33 cm

7AN624 DUAL THREAT 24 25 40 SS 60 ET 625 ET 1145 ET 6.1 36 cm

7AN617 ENDEAVOR 34 25 40 SS 62 81 698 102 1175 101 - -

7AN531 ENTICE 42 25 40 SS 77 97 886 116 1544 114 - -

7AN759 FIREPROOF*+ 16 50 40 SS 68 ET 608 ET 1216 ET 6.1 37 cm

7AN735 GIBSON 15 30 40 SS 84 ET 724 ET 1321 ET 5.1 38 cm

7AN723 GOOD NEWS 28 25 40 SS 67 101 734 107 1369 100 6.1 38 cm

7AN753 GRAND CANYON* 31 35 40 SS 78 ET 952 ET 1578 ET - 39 cm

7AN528 GROWTH FUND 7 40 40 SS 70 100 946 126 1360 116 - -

7AN623 GUARANTEE 43 30 40 SS 81 90 736 105 1402 115 6.5 38 cm

7AN684 GUARD RAIL 19 30 40 SS 60 88 632 117 1187 119 - 38 cm

7AN700 HERO 24 30 40 SS 88 ET 906 ET 1501 ET 7.2 35 cm

7AN580 HOME TOWN 6 30 40 SS 72 92 698 102 1269 104 6.1 37 cm

7AN689 INCENTIVE 38 25 40 SS 82 ET 585 ET 1027 ET 5.2 33 cm

7AN698 IRON HORSE 20 30 40 SS 78 ET - - - - - -

7AN688 JUSTICE 35 25 40 SS 81 109 668 116 1340 123 - 41 cm

7AN473 LEGENDARY 45 22 40 SS 83 101 848 109 1406 109 - 38 cm

7AN618 MARVEL 30 30 40 SS - - - - - - - -

7AN595 MOVIN ON 14 25 40 SS 80 ET 662 ET 1251 ET 5.8 38 cm

7AN695 NETWORK 26 30 40 SS 76 105 667 109 1121 105 5.1 36 cm 14AN497 NEW ADDITION 36 25 40 AG 64 92 684 102 1217 99 5.2 36 cm

7AN669 NORTH STAR 45 20 40 SS 74 86 691 100 - - -7AN718 NORTHBOUND 36 25 40 SS 67 87 793 102 1284 95 - -

7NA644 OPTIMUM 34 30 40 SS 74 101 990 117 1291 106 - 37 cm 14AN686 PATENT 37 25 40 AG 63 80 553 101 1137 110 - 38 cm

7AN510 PEYTON 26 25 40 SS 78 121 832 121 1445 124 6.1 37 cm 7AN463 PLAYBOOK 18 30 40 SS 75 101 840 121 1456 118 - 42 cm 7AN560 QUANTUM 39 25 40 SS 74 ET 654 ET 1187 ET 6.3 36 cm 7AN594 REGIMENT 41 30 40 SS 70 ET 784 ET - - -7AN738 RIVAL 9 40 40 SS 87 108 796 114 1447 116 6 35 cm 7AN683 SAFE & SOUND 35 25 40 SS 68 88 813 103 1192 100 - 37 cm 7AN757 SALUDA*+ 17 30 40 SS 91 115 648 104 1133 104 5.6 38 cm 7AN589 SILVERADO 32 25 40 SS 77 102 830 101 1348 100 -7AN607 STAGECOACH 12 25 40 SS 72 99 786 122 1394 115 - 38 cm 7AN737 STATESMAN 10 40 40 SS 78 98 760 112 - - -7AN691 STEP UP* 23 35 40 SS 95 ET 786 ET 1244 ET -7AN389 SURE FIRE 38 25 40 SS 84 ET 716 ET 1210 ET 6.6 40 cm 14AN502 TAHOE 13 25 40 AG 88 104 720 111 1334

Code No. Code Name

Page Price A.I. Cert Brand BW lbs. BW Ratio WW lbs. WW Ratio YW lbs. YW Ratio Frame SC

7SM104 BROAD RANGE 60 25 - SS 67 113 840 117 1215 113 6 37 cm

7SM121 COPPERHEAD 61 30 - SS 89 102 791 102 1282 104 5.8 41 cm

7SM137 DOC 57 35 - SS 75 - - - - - - -

7SM139 EMBLEM*+ 58 30 - SS 82 96 655 105 1004 104 - -

7SM124 ENHANCEMENT 62 25 - SS 73 87 597 97 1274 106 5.4 35 cm

7SM128 FLAT IRON 54 30 - SS - - 778 ET 1363 ET - -

14SM3101 FULLY LOADED 56 30 - AG 72 - - - - - - 37 cm

7SM133 GOLD STRIKE 54 35 - SS 89 - 811 - 1495 - - -

7SM113 HIGHLIFE 55 30 - SS 87 92 729 108 1321 110 6 40 cm

7SM134 HILGER ONE 60 30 - SS 79 99 759 109 1268 109 - -

7SM138 HONOR GUARD*+ 61 30 - SS 93 110 647 95 1250 98 - -

7SM125 MAJOR IMPACT 62 25 - SS - 93 700 103 1286 100 5.1 -

7SM116 PROGRESSIVE 58 25 - SS 56 ET 679 ET 1171 ET - 39 cm

7SM115 PROMOTER 57 25 - SS 81 ET 877 ET - - 6 -

7SM112 REST EASY 62 25 - SS 71 83 729 99 1296 99 - 34 cm

7SM122 STANDOUT 59 30 - SS 94 ET 684 ET 1275 ET 6 -

7SM65 UNO MAS 56 25 - SS 70 ET 934 ET - - - -

RED ANGUS

7AR88 BLAZIN STEEL 69 20 - SS 62 - 612 - 1098 - - -

7AR94 BLUE CHIP 69 25 - SS 77 86 607 103 1110 103 - -

7AR98 END ZONE 68 25 - SS - - - - - - -7AR85 EXCELLENCE 68 20 - SS 68 85 776 113 1339 117 -7AR87 FRANCHISE 66 30 - SS 72 - 760 - 1234 - -7AR89 GRINDSTONE 70 30 - SS 76 100 655 115 1341 115 -7AR100 JUMPSTART* 67 50 - SS 84 102 676 111 1326 - -14AR2091 NIGHT FOCUS 71 18 - AG 78 94 696 103 1114 101 -14AR2075 REBEL 72 20 - AG 78 86 631 108 1178 111 -14AR2093 SUPREMACY 72 20 - AG 72 83 579 93 1156 105 6.1 38 cm 14AR2094 TOPGUN 71 20 - AG 70 - 607 - 1161 - - -

HEREFORD

7HP127 CERTIFIED 80 20 - SS 54 78 737 105 1184 104 5.3 36 cm

7HP120 CUDA 77 25 50 SS 84 94 759 119 1383 118 - 37 cm

7HP130 ENDORSEMENT 78 25 60 SS 74 85 717 100 1254 102 - 38 cm

7HP116 EXCEDE 80 20 40 SS 73 - 667 - - - - -

7HP125 GOLD RUSH 76 25 50 SS - - 736 - - - - -

7HP122 HISTORIC 80 25 60 SS 78 - 774 - 1219 - - 36 cm

7HP124 POWER SURGE 79 25 40 SS 78 107 762 112 1318 114 - 38 cm

7HP128 REDBIRD 76 30 50 SS 75 - 694 - 1239 - - 38 cm

7HP126 SLEEP ON 78 25 - SS 73 92 742 109 1231 102 - 37 cm 14HP1037 SMALL TOWN KID 79 20 40 AG 80 96 797 118 1277 100 - 40 cm

CHAROLAIS

7CH96 AFFINITY 83 25 35 SS 88 99 816 101 1310 108 - 41 cm

9CH106 FOREMAN 82 20 - - 81 98 566 97 1110 103 4.2 39 cm 9CH103 LEAD TIME 83 20 - - 75 91 725 102 1226 108 3.5 43 cm 9CH104 NEW MAN 82 20 - - 67 104 817 118 1165 112 6.4 -

9CH105 SILVERSMITH 82 20 - - 98 97 735 105 1175 105 6.3 36 cm

WAGYU

714KB14 0632 87 40 - - - - - - - - -714KB10 ET 87 100 - - - - - - - - - -

9KB4 MACHO MOUSE 86 30 - - - - - - - - - -

714KB16 MICH 86 40 - - - - - - - - - -

714KB15 SUZUTANI 86 40 - - - - - - - - - -

BRAHMAN

9BR532 MR. V8 347/8 85 20 - - 90 88 601 101 958 101 -CLUB CALF

7CA11 LUCKY 85 25 - SS - - - - - - - -

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Phone: (800) 631-3510 E-mail: info@mycentralstar.com www.mycentralstar.com

Serving Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana (north of U.S. 50)

Phillip Dieter, chief executive officer

COBA/SELECT SIRES INC.

1224 Alton-Darby Creek Road Columbus, OH 43228-9792

Phone: (614) 878-5333 Fax: (614) 870-2622 Email: coba@cobaselect.com www.cobaselect.com

Chris Sigurdson, general manager

Chris Lahmers, marketing director- North Rodney Wegener, marketing directorSouthwest

Serving: Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Western Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Western West Virginia

MINNESOTA SELECT SIRES CO-OP, INC.

6601 Gregory Park Road St. Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: (320) 259-6680 / (800) 795-1233 Fax: (320) 259-5039

Email: mnselect@mnss.coop

Chris Sigurdson, manager

Neal Grotsun, genetic programs manager

Serving: Minnesota, North Dakota

PREMIER SELECT SIRES, INC.

Tunkhannock, PA Office

1 Stony Mountain Road Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Phone: (800) 227-6417 / (570) 836-3168 Fax: (570) 836-1490

Mark Carpenter, chief executive officer Email: office@premierselect.com

Spring Hill, TN Office

3789 Old Port Royal Rd. N. Spring Hill, TN 37174-2813

Phone: (931) 489-2020 Fax: (931) 489-2026

Serving Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia

SELECT SIRES MIDAMERICA, INC.

Illinois Office

41W 394 US Highway 20 Hampshire, IL 60140

Phone: (847) 464-5281 Fax: (847) 464-4088

Devin Albrecht, general manager Scott Courtney, regional sales manager

Utah Office

833 West 400 North Logan, UT 84321

Phone: (435) 752-2022 / (800) 421-9245 Fax: (435) 752-2097 Email: ssmidamerica@ssmidamerica.com

Brad Meek, regional sales manager

Dan Johnson, regional sales manager

Serving: Kentucky, Southern Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Eastern Montana, Southern Idaho, Utah and Nevada

SELECT SIRES CANADA

Howard Hamilton, general manager

RR 3 P.O. Box 489 / 2 Industrial Road Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

Phone: (613) 258-3800 Fax: (613) 258-7257 www.selectsiresgenervations.com

INTERNATIONAL EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA AND OCEANIA WORLD WIDE SIRES LTD.

5545 Avenida de los Robles

Visalia, CA 93291

Phone: (559) 622-2222 Fax: (559) 741-2828 Email: info@wwsires.com www.wwsires.com

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA SELECT

SIRES/LATIN AMERICA

Juan Pablo Muriel

E-mail: JMuriel@selectsires.com

Juan Pablo Barreto

E-mail: JPBarreto@selectsires.com

MEXICO COBA/SELECT SIRES INC.

Dr. Fernando Alvarez

Av. Contituyentes Ote. #40, int. B-301 Queretaro, Qro Mexico 76040

Cell Phone: 52 1 442 219 2025 Fax: 52 1 442 277 5336 Email: Fernando@cobaselect.com

SPECIALISTS

MISSION STATEMENT

To enhance the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers, Select Sires is committed to be the premier provider of highly fertile, superior genetics accompanied by effective reproductive- and herd-management products and services.

Adopted Dec. 6, 2001

SELECT SIRES’ CORE VALUES

Responsiveness to customer needs

Highly trained, professional personnel

High quality at a fair price

Industry leadership

Product and service innovation

Commitment to research

Good stewardship of assets

Continuous improvement

Integrity in everything we do

To Order Beef Semen: Contact your local Select Sires representative or beef specialist or visit www.selectsiresbeef.com.

To Order A.I. Certificates: Visit www.selectsiresbeef.com, www.accelgen.com or call (800) 251-3049. Product of the USA

Select Sires, Inc.

11740 U.S. 42 North P.O. Box 143, Plain City, OH 43064-0143